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      septer012
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      Hello, I am researching hardware and learning. Can you please help me understand why there are different NICs on the SG-5100. All independent interfaces, and I understand maybe one group is part of the SOC and the other two are add on. But since they are all the same speed why would I choose to use one interface over another? Is there performance choices picking to use the i210 vs the other available NICs on board.

      Thank you.

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      • johnpozJ
        johnpoz LAYER 8 Global Moderator
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        In the big picture doesn't really matter what interfaces you use for what.. While the 4 ports are part of the soc.. Overall shouldn't really matter which ports you use.

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        • stephenw10S
          stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
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          If you're using the interfaces directly (without VLANs) the ix NICs cannot currently use AltQ traffic shaping. That might be a deciding factor.
          Performance wise there is very little to choose between them. Both support 4 queues.

          Steve

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            septer012
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            Thank you both. My SG-5100 just arrived today, so tonight's going to be fun, replacing the SG-1100.

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